Increasing your wealth – Strategies from the Qur’an and Ahlul Bayt (a) Join us for a two session webinar as we explore the corpus of wisdom contained in Holy Qur’an and Hadith. We will explore what Rizq (sustenance) is, how it is apportioned and the wisdom behind it, along with several practical strategies on how to … Read more
This course will study the article on different methodological approaches to Spirituality by Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali (http://www.messageofthaqalayn.com/38-Different.pdf) Dates: 4 sessions on Monday evenings, Sept. 16 – Oct. 7, 2013 Timings: 8.30pm – 9.30 p.m. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Suggested Fees: $50.00 Registration: e-mail ‘academyofislam at gmail dot com’ by 12 noon on 14th September 2013 Venue: … Read more
The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura Anbiya (#21) Students will participate in literature circle discussions on selected passage from the Sura and work on different book responses to the verses. Dates: Fridays, Sept. 13, 2013 – Dec. 13, 2013 Timings: 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m. Instructors: Tahera Kassamali and … Read more
This is a 10 session course that will cover various aspects of personal and social ethics. The art of interacting with others as well as behaving in personal settings will be discussed in light of Qur’anic verses, Hadiths and lifestyle of Ahlul Bayt (a). We plan to refer a number of books, but much of … Read more
The webinar will discuss the spiritual, social and jurisprudential aspects of pilgrimage to Madina, peforming ‘Umra Tamattu and Hajj Tamattu. The presentation will be followed by Q & A session. Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 noon (EST- Toronto/NY time) Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Log in link: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam1 Registration link: https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=E958DD8687463D Slides … Read more
A one hour Hajj webinar on important Islamic rules relating to women going for Hajj. (Please note that this webinar is open to Ladies only). Date: Saturday Sept.7, 2013 Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon (EST Toronto/NY time) Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Log in link: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam1 Registration link: https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=E958DD8687473C Slides (PDF)
Lessons will be drawn from the text Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid. Students will learn rules of Arabic grammar as well as gain familiarity with the vocabulary of the Qur’an and the structure of Qur’anic phrases. Eligibility: Ability to recite the Qur’an and some exposure to Arabic grammar. Dates: Saturdays; Sept.7 to Nov. … Read more
In this one hour webinar, we will insha Allah explore the insights into the Night of Power based on the Holy Qur’an and teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a). The presentation will last for about 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes for the Question & Answer session. All are encouraged to participate in this webinar … Read more
In this 2-part webinar, we will insha’Allah cover essential rules and frequently asked questions about our responsibilities during the upcoming month of Ramadhan. Topics to be covered include who needs to fast, when to start fasting, what to refrain from while fasting, fasting when one becomes a frequent traveller, and rules of watan. The material … Read more
Du‘a Makarim al-Akhlaq: A discovery of the Fragility of the human state and an Awareness of the Self This Du‘a is among the most powerful moral-ethical exhortations found in the corpus of the Twelver Shi’i devotional repertoire. The class will explore the spiritual and physiological vocabulary employed in the supplication. We will also explore the … Read more